7      Preface

    9      Introduction

  11      The Betel Habit in Asia The Spitting Image

  14      A Tenth of Mankind

  17      Composition of the Quid

  22      Physical Effects of Chewing

  24      Origin

  25      Words for Betel and the Betel Cutter

  25      Ceremonial and Social Use

  28      Betel at Court

  29      Magic and Poison

  30      Betel in Love

  37      The Paraphernalia of Betel Chewing

  41      The Cutter

  49      Colour Plates

135      Bibliography

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